Fed independence goes before the Supreme Court
Fed independence goes before the Supreme Court  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Tue Jan 20 2026
Description: The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow in the case around President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook denies any wrongdoing, and she hasn't been charged with any crime. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to attend tomorrow's session. We hear about the case at hand and what's at stake. But first, we hear why houses in some areas could get more affordable this year.